Development Chef

Liverpool FC is seeking a talented and creative Development Chef to join its team, working from the Central Production Kitchen. The role focuses on bringing culinary creativity to life in a fast-paced and innovative environment where great food, fresh thinking and new ideas are central to the club's food offering. The post holder takes inspiration from the latest food trends, experiments with new concepts and develops products from idea through to kitchen, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Develop innovative menu ideas, food concepts and product ranges.
• Research culinary trends and translate insights into new ideas for menus and products.
• Present findings, run tastings and deliver product showcases for key stakeholders.
• Create new and exclusive food concepts that support the club's wider catering offer.
• Write clear, consistent recipes that can be followed across relevant teams and food categories.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including the Executive Head Chef, the Retail Catering team, and the hospitality, tourism and events teams, to support the delivery of an excellent customer experience.
• Ensure that products align with club goals, customer expectations and operational requirements, supporting menu development for matchdays, day-to-day catering and retail food products.
• Comply with all uniform standards as required by legislation and Liverpool FC.
• Support the recruitment of the kitchen brigade, including full-time and casual colleagues, in line with company and statutory standards, and carry out annual performance reviews with direct reports to ensure objectives are clear and well defined.
• Inspire and motivate the kitchen brigade to deliver high-quality food in line with specifications, while supporting budgeted sales and profit targets.
• Attend departmental meetings as required and contribute positively as part of the management team.
• Regularly review the quality and pricing of food suppliers to build strong partnerships and ensure the right products are in place, auditing suppliers before appointment and annually thereafter.
• Meet prospective and existing clients attending events to support the sales process and build effective relationships.

• Proven current experience as a professional chef within a busy, multi-site stadium or sports environment.
• Ability to create and deliver high-quality, innovative recipes across a range of food categories.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, flavour profiles, ingredients and food trends, with the ability to turn insights into creative food concepts and menus.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, to create engaging presentations that inspire stakeholders and communicate new product development ideas.
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and build positive relationships with managers, supervisors, colleagues and customers.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, manage time well, work under pressure and use own initiative when required.
• High standards of hygiene, presentation and professionalism, with sound recipe-writing practices.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current food safety legislation, including allergen requirements and Natasha's Law.
• Creative approach to problem-solving, with the ability to innovate and stay up to date with changes across the food industry.
• Ability to plan and lead small events, with flexibility to work occasional evenings when required.

• Experience in a similar role within a football stadium or sports venue.
• Experience working in a front-of-house environment.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines in a pressured environment.
• Budget-writing experience.
• Ability to speak an additional language.

• Full-time, permanent role working 35 hours per week.
• Main base is Anfield Stadium, working from the Central Production Kitchen.

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.
• Access to a benefits kit bag.
• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%.
• Life Assurance Cover.
• Free financial guidance and mortgage advice.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting.
• Exclusive shopping discounts and cashback with top retailers.
• Will Writing Service for future planning.
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
• Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs.

At Liverpool Football Club, there is an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and a continual aim to make a positive difference in the communities in which the club operates. The club maintains the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, is a founding signatory of the Football Association's Football Leadership Diversity Code and is recognised as a leader in this area on and off the pitch.